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Deep within the Imperial City lies the Imperial Courtyard. In one corner of the courtyard stands a Grass Hut, which seems out of place with its surroundings. On ordinary days, only a few people can enter the area of the Grass Hut. Apart from the eunuchs and palace maids who bring meals and clean, there is one other person.
That person is one of the rulers of the Eastern Continent, His Majesty of the Sky Abyss Empire! It is rumored that this is a private Cold Palace established by His Majesty, where neglected concubines reside. However, anyone who knows the truth would find such claims laughable!
For within this Grass Hut resides not a cold concubine but a figure so significant that even the Current Majesty must treat him with respect! Yet, how could such a prominent figure be placed in a mere Grass Hut? In reality, it was this great person's own request, aiming to return to simplicity.
Typically, the occupant of the Grass Hut spends his time either sleeping or meditating. Meals consist merely of water and steamed buns, and sometimes he may eat only once a week; there are even instances where he goes an entire month without food! The specifications and quantity of food delivered are entirely at the discretion of the Grass Hut's master.
This mysterious individual, known to no one, is crucial in helping Your Majesty Tianyuan stabilize court order and uphold imperial authority, even restraining the Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects! He is none other than the Transcendent Martial God revered by the royal family of the Sky Abyss Empire!
No one knows just how advanced Ye Feng's abilities are. A century ago, it was said that he single-handedly challenged the leaders and elders of the Three Great Heavenly-Level Sects on their mountain, causing those sects that sought to overthrow secular imperial power to submit humbly to Your Majesty Tianyuan!
Such achievements are only whispered among those who are incredibly old and can barely speak; ordinary people have never heard of such a figure. Yet, this does not prevent generations of rulers from the Sky Abyss Empire from addressing him as Master!
Today, Your Majesty Tianyuan left the side palace early. Instead of going directly to rest, he dismissed the eunuchs and Queen on his way to his sleeping quarters and arrived alone at the Grass Hut, waiting for Master to receive him! Such etiquette is unparalleled in the Sky Abyss Empire!
"Your Majesty arrives early before our meeting; what brings you here?" Master’s voice was like dry leaves, sounding as if it could return to dust at any moment. Yet to Dragon in the Wild's ears, it rang like a wake-up call!
"I am somewhat lost in the wild and have come to seek your guidance, Master. I hope you will forgive my intrusion!" Such humility serves as proof of the importance of the person within the Grass Hut! Dragon in the Wild understood well that without this individual inside, there would be no current Sky Abyss Empire! Thus, he held immense respect and even reverence for Master.
"You are a sovereign above all others; you should not feel lost in worldly matters. You should have clarity in your heart; why seek my counsel?" Master’s tone remained calm yet firm. Hearing this made Dragon in the Wild feel invigorated as he continued respectfully, "I am but an ordinary person; before you, Master, I do not dare claim sovereignty. Without you, how could I exist or hold my position as ruler? Therefore, I humbly ask for your teachings."
Upon hearing these words, silence fell within the Grass Hut. Dragon in the Wild bent slightly at the entrance, not daring to show any carelessness. Sweat dripped from his forehead into the soil below with a sizzling sound amidst an eerie silence.
Finally, after a long pause, a voice emerged from within the Grass Hut once more!
"You call yourself an ordinary person while treating me as an immortal; this is inappropriate. When you ascended to the throne at twelve years old, I warned you: there are no immortals in this world—only ordinary people!"
This time Master’s voice grew stern, transforming from dry leaves into sharp blades that pierced into Current Majesty's soul!
Dragon in the Wild listened with a bitter smile, hearing Master continue: "The so-called immortals consume the morning mist and drink the evening dew. If I do not eat or drink for a month, I will feel weak. Even when it rains or winds, I still hope for Grass Hut to shelter me. How is this different from mortals? Since we are all mortals, why should one mortal seek advice from another?"
As soon as the words fell, Dragon in the Wild mustered his courage and said, "But Master can also summon the wind and rain, consume the morning mist and drink the dew. It is just that Master still loves earthly food. Grass Hut is merely a great recluse hidden in the city, comparing himself to mortals while being a step above them. I respect Master as an immortal, so I have my reasons to seek counsel!"
This statement was quite bold! However, Master inside Grass Hut did not blame him but simply sighed repeatedly.
"Alas... why bother? Why suffer? Why indeed... You have seen me grow since childhood; you know I have no emotions. I have guarded the Sky Abyss Empire for a hundred years, only wishing for order in the world and peace throughout the land. I could have a home, but if the world descends into chaos, where would I find a home? It is unwise to expect someone like me, who has no emotions, to resolve your emotional troubles..."
Hearing this, Dragon in the Wild felt an even deeper bitterness in his heart. He knew that nothing could be hidden from Master. He had come hoping that Master could help him find answers about whether he should sacrifice his own feelings for the longevity of the empire. The person he cherished most posed a threat to the empire's safety—should he harden his heart and eliminate her...
Yet Master's words made him realize that no one could provide him with an answer. He did not know whether to remove all worries caused by his beloved's recklessness or to eliminate his beloved for the sake of the empire's concerns... Nothing in this world was more complicated than this!
After bowing for a long time, Master ultimately did not speak again. He intended to leave when suddenly there seemed to be some unusual sounds coming from the golden side hall. Ordinary people could not hear these sounds, but he could... because he was never an ordinary person...
However, it was Master inside Grass Hut who reacted first!
"Great wisdom and courage... how sad and lamentable; is this world not about to become turbulent again?" Although this Master repeatedly claimed to have no emotions, anyone could sense his deep love for this world from those words!
A flash of surprise crossed Dragon in the Wild's eyes as a surge of True Qi welled up within him, igniting an impulse to act! At that moment, Master spoke to him: "If your heart is unsettled, emotional troubles will abound; if your heart is calm, even the surging yellow springs nearby will pose no difficulty!"
This statement was profound and difficult to understand; Dragon in the Wild could not grasp it immediately. However, he sensed that Master did not seem inclined for him to investigate what had happened in the side hall! After pondering for a moment, he seized the opportunity to ask: "According to what you say, what kind of chaos will arise from such phenomena?"
"When winds rise and clouds surge, they will eventually return to calm. You are a ruler of a nation; you should manage state affairs and not covet strife!"
"But what if the conflict arises from my actions?"
"You are not defined by your actions; you can adapt to changes without changing yourself. Just go with nature, and there will be no trouble!"
"Well..." Dragon in the Wild hesitated. The commotion in the inner hall was very clear to someone like him; that feeling was too familiar. He just couldn't understand how things had changed so quickly after he had only left for a short while. Could it be that Alfalfa couldn't wait any longer?
But she should know that he would not allow her to act recklessly within the palace. He could turn a blind eye to matters of the Dark Exchange, but anything happening within the palace was absolutely intolerable for him, because he was not only her brother but also the ruler of this nation!
"If you insist, it will only lead to more disputes. Take my advice and let it go..." The words of Master came again from the Grass Hut. Dragon in the Wild clenched his fists, veins bulging, but ultimately did not move. He simply sat on the ground in deep thought...
Inside the Grass Hut, a final remark echoed: "I have taught you for decades; you have done well. I hope you can remain calm like this. As for the difficulties of emotions, if you can see through them, they are nothing more than that..."
"Disciple has learned..."
This episode occurring in a corner deep within the palace was known only to heaven and earth, hidden within the greatest secret of the Sky Abyss Empire, and no one else would ever know... Yet no one could have imagined that this episode would change the situation in the Eastern Continent!
At this moment, Xie Tianyu quietly left the palace under Huang Tian's orders. The princess, who had left earlier, did not rush back to her residence but instead took a temporary rest in her reserved quarters within the palace.
Inside the hall, she leaned against the Phoenix Bed, surrounded by no eunuchs or maidservants, only a shadow that flickered uncertainly. The curtains swayed lightly as if she were alone, yet her lips were murmuring something!
"Since my royal brother left earlier, what else could it mean if he didn't permit me to kill?"
"Oh handsome man, you are not at fault; your only mistake is being born too beautiful by your mother. This beauty even makes me jealous; how can you possibly survive? Hehe, hehe..."
The swaying of the curtains became more pronounced, and that shadow seemed increasingly anxious. Finally, Alfalfa couldn't help but speak up: "Guileful Shadow, behave yourself! At this rate, I won't be able to wait for news of death from over there!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the curtains stopped moving. A mysterious figure clad in black appeared before Alfalfa, his face obscured. Judging by his build, he seemed to be a man—thin and frail as if he could fall over with a gust of wind! He stood there before Alfalfa like a willow branch, yet he felt completely out of place!
Alfalfa didn't even glance at him and instead looked toward the door before softly saying: "Do you think it's a waste for me to give him a sleeping potion I've concealed for decades?"
Guileful Shadow did not respond. Alfalfa shook her head and suddenly pouted: "That guy really wasted it; he drank every last drop! One drop could take a dog's life; two or three drops could take a person's life. As for martial artists? Four or five drops? Even if you were once at Martial Saint Peak, a whole cup should be enough! What a waste!"
After these words, Guileful Shadow seemed unwilling to remain silent any longer. His lips moved slightly beneath the veil as he said, "For him, a single pot will suffice."
This remark surprised Alfalfa, as Guileful Shadow rarely spoke. It was said that his voice was particularly delicate, almost like a willow branch swaying in the wind, so he preferred not to speak! However, this time, his words brought back a sense of nostalgia for Alfalfa.
"A single pot? That means he must be quite impressive! Hehe, but no matter how impressive he is, he still has to sleep, right?" Alfalfa laughed, her laughter childlike yet exceptionally beautiful.
This time, Guileful Shadow did not say anything further until a gust of wind seemed to sweep into the side hall. A flash of surprise crossed his eyes before he spoke again, "Perhaps it’s still not enough..."
"Oh?" Alfalfa was even more surprised. The warrior who could sleep through an entire pot of fragrant tea could only be the legendary Ye Feng! No one could resist Ye Feng! But the probability of that guy being Ye Feng was so low it seemed impossible!
Yet Guileful Shadow had never lied to her, so Alfalfa's smile grew even brighter; it was a kind of amusement, a wicked amusement!
"That being said, I’m quite curious now. Can he really fall asleep? Hehe, I can hardly wait! Guileful Shadow, let’s go for a stroll. A stroll for about an incense stick's worth of time should be enough..."
"Perhaps it still won’t be enough..."
"Then let’s stroll a bit longer!"
With that, the door outside the hall opened without any wind, and Guileful Shadow disappeared once more. The princess moved on as if she were the only one present from beginning to end... The eunuchs and palace maids outside had no idea who she had been speaking with; all they heard was the princess's voice—nothing else, not even the buzz of a mosquito...
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